LOS ANGELES -- On the day Diamondbacks Chief Baseball Officer Tony La Russa was expected to begin the interview process for the general manager's position by meeting with St. Louis Cardinals farm director Gary LaRocque, four more names emerged as possible candidates for the job.

Former Marlins GM Larry Beinfest and Dodgers Assistant General Manager De Jon Watson also are expected to be included in the first round of interviews, as are Rangers farm director Tim Purpura and Red Sox player personnel director Allard Baird.

Both Beinfest and Watson have previously interviewed with the Diamondbacks. Beinfest talked to the club early in the season before La Russa was hired; Watson interviewed for the GM position in 2010 before Kevin Towers got the job.

LaRocque, 61, has a vast array of experience in the game, having worked as a scout, a minor league manager and a farm director. He has 38 years experience in the game. He has worked for the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets and Cardinals.

La Russa also was spotted with Stewart on Saturday evening in Jacksonville.

Jocketty 'committed'

Ever since La Russa was hired by the Diamondbacks in May, speculation has run rampant throughout baseball about the possibility of Cincinnati Reds General Manager Walt Jocketty leaving to take the same position in Arizona.

La Russa seemed to put an end to those rumors.

"I think I'm very confident in saying that Walt is entirely committed to the Cincinnati Reds and his total interest is about what it takes to make them a champion," La Russa said. "And I know his loyalty to (owner) Bob Castellini and the folks that work with the Reds, so Walt's not part of what we do here. He's working and he's committed."

La Russa and Jocketty have a long association, having worked together in Oakland and St. Louis.

Banged-up outfield

A few days ago in San Diego, manager Kirk Gibson told reporters he didn't have any plans to give outfielder Cody Ross a start, mentioning that Ross hasn't played a full, nine-inning game in the field since before he went on the disabled list in July.

But Gibson sounded like he had little choice to insert Ross into the lineup Saturday with two of his other outfielders dealing with what he hopes are minor physical issues.

Center fielder A.J. Pollock has a "little groin thing," Gibson said, adding that "the smart thing to do is to give him the day off."

Right fielder David Peralta, meanwhile, is battling back problems.

"His back locked up after the game (Friday) night," Gibson said. "This time of year, things pop up like that."

Gibson said it's the second time this season Peralta has had an issue with his back.

Noteworthy: Cahill labored through his start on Monday against the Padres, issuing six walks while lasting only four innings in a game the Diamondbacks lost 3-1. … It was Cahill's second consecutive rough outing after he had registered five consecutive quality starts. … The Dodgers scored eight runs (six earned) in 3 1/3 innings on Aug. 26. … Greinke has been sharp his past two times out, giving up four earned runs in 15 innings. … Greinke has handled lefties (.649 OPS against) a little better than righties (.683) this season. … Aaron Hill is 12 for 39 (.308) and Miguel Montero is 6 for 24 (.250) with two homers vs. Greinke.

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Sep 7, 2014: Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Trevor Cahill (35) looks on as Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez (23) rounds the bases after a home run in the sixth inning of the game at Dodger Stadium. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 7, 2014: Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Ender Inciarte (5) is safe at home in the third inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 7, 2014: Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero (26) is tagged out at the plate by Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Drew Butera (31) in the second inning of the game at Dodger Stadium. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 7, 2014: Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero (26) is tagged out at the plate by Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Drew Butera (31) in the second inning of the game at Dodger Stadium. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 7, 2014: Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Andre Ethier (16) is safe at first base as Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) loses his glove reaching for the ball in the second inning of the game at Dodger Stadium. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Diamondbacks' Cody Ross is congratulated by teammates after scoring on a single by Didi Gregorius during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Los Angeles. Mark J. Terrill/AP

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez watches after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, in Los Angeles. Jae C. Hong/AP

Los Angeles' Hanley Ramirez Dodgers breaks his bat as he flies out to end the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 6, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif. Stephen Dunn/Getty Images

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, right, tosses the ball on the mound as he is approached by first baseman Adrian Gonzalez after giving up two runs against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, in Los Angeles. Jae C. Hong/AP

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Cody Ross celebrates as he returns to the dugout after scoring the tying run in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 6, 2014, in Los Angeles, Calif. Stephen Dunn/Getty Images

Arizona Diamondbacks' Mark Trumbo takes off his helmet after striking out during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, in Los Angeles. Jae C. Hong/AP

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez (23) celebrates with left fielder Matt Kemp (27) and second baseman Dee Gordon (9) his two-run home run in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Gary A. Vasquez/USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig is out at second base as Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Didi Gregorius throws to first for a double play during the first inning at Dodger Stadium. Richard Mackson/USA TODAY Sports